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7
8...thanks to a strange sort of alchemy, it goes through so-bad-it's-good territory and back out into the clear waters of genius.
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What is Dirty Dancing about? 
In the summer of 1963, 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is vacationing with her family at Kellerman's, an upscale Catskills resort. Baby secretly observes the resort's dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and is attracted to him. She learns that Johnny's dance partner, Penny (Cynthia Rhodes), is pregnant and gets her father, Dr. Jake Houseman (Jerry Orbach), to pay for Penny's abortion. Baby volunteers to stand in for Penny and performs with Johnny, developing a mutual attraction. However, their love is complicated by their different social status and Baby's father's disapproval. The film explores themes of class, love, and identity as Baby navigates her way through a world that is foreign to her. The movie features iconic songs such as "I've Had the Time of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes," which have become synonymous with the film's romantic and energetic spirit. Dirty Dancing was a major box office success and became a cultural phenomenon, appealing to audiences of all ages with its timeless story of love and self-discovery.
What movies are similar to Dirty Dancing?
Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Dirty Dancing include Crossroads, Carmen, All the Mornings of the World, Pure Country, Sweet Dreams, The Fabulous Baker Boys.
When was Dirty Dancing released in theaters?
Dirty Dancing was released in theaters on August 21, 1987.
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